# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220060400007` · 01/31/2006 · Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Russell J  Ruffer
- **Operator:** Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4702709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4702709)
## Narrative

Entering cab of wheel loader and foot slipped off of step.  The slip caused him to bruise his thigh.  The swelling was of concern so he went to see a doctor to make sure everything was ok.

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